Travel in Europe is still in vogue and the respective destinations enjoy numerous facets. They range from the mystical regions of Iceland to the idyllic islands of the Greek Cyclades. Spain, Portugal with the Azores, Italy and France are among the preferred countries.
Charleroi, affectionately called Carolo by its inhabitants, is the third largest city in Belgium with over 202,000 inhabitants. It is located south of Brussels in Wallonia, on the Sambre River. First mentioned in writing in 863, Charleroi combines history, architecture and crafts to create an inspiring sightseeing program. Cradle of the labour movement in the...
On the northern shore of Lake Balaton (Balaton) in western Hungary lies the pretty town of Balatonfüred. In English translation, Balatonfüred means Bad Balaton. The spa town has around 13,000 inhabitants and is located in the centre of the Balaton Riviera. The region of Balatonfüred was settled as early as Roman times. The first documented mention took place in 1211...
From the Bay of Lübeck to Usedom, idyllic Baltic Sea resorts and modern Hanseatic cities invite you to a varied holiday. Beautiful villages located directly on the coast have always been integrated here and fit naturally into this magnificent landscape. The small islands in the Baltic Sea exude their own atmosphere of relaxation. Healthy climate on the Baltic Sea On...
The fresh wind that just blew over the heights of the Bavarian Forest has turned into a mild breeze. It is now quiet on the silent paths, because the forest full of mountain spruce trees swallows almost every sound. Many a hiker tends to devotion or even humility in such moments, because the encounter with the gnarled giants causes the body’s own hormones to...
More than 220 years ago, a fleet of around 35,000 British and Russian soldiers appeared off the coast near Callansoog. They invaded the country with the intention of ending the Batavian Republic and restoring the previously expelled ruling house of the Oranges. In the end, the occupiers had to vacate the field only three months later. Even then, it would have been a...
The Hunsrück is a popular low mountain range that stretches across the two federal states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. Part of the mountain range is also the Erbeskopf, which reaches 816 metres and is thus the highest mountain in Rhineland-Palatinate. The Hunsrück forms the southwestern section of the Rhenish Slate Mountains and is therefore one of...
Charming, melancholic, attractive, but also edgy and mischievous: Bucharest leads you to believe that it is Europe’s best-kept secret. Roma women in colourful skirts stand on the corners and offer flowers for sale, elegant people stroll along the inner city boulevards, restaurants with Italian cuisine and Mediterranean design flank the boulevard – cheerful...
“Feast and enjoy like God in France” – this is more than just a well-known saying. It is not without reason that the fine cuisine is based on French traditions. Even today, every chef learns to make sauces, soups and many other delicacies in the old, French manner during his training. But what exactly is special about French cuisine and which...
Cologne is a beautiful Rhine metropolis in western Germany. About 1.1 million people live in the city, which makes Cologne the fourth largest city in Germany! The carnival stronghold has more than 2,000 years of city history – but it has a lot to offer not only historically. From history, modernity and culture to events, leisure activities and sights: Cologne...
A visit to the Bosnian city of Sarajevo is a moving journey back in time to past centuries. Buildings of different religions characterize the impressive cityscape of the 300,000-strong pearl of Bosnia. The history of Sarajevo As early as the 13th century, there is evidence of a Slavic settlement where Sarajevo is located today. But just two centuries later, what can...